Australian Federal Police pick Elbit investigation system

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Australian Federal Police are to receive an advanced investigation, intelligence and incident management system from Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd.

The contract with the company, a subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems Ltd., is worth about $35 million. The system will be supplied over a period of four years but additional details about how it works and the contract were not provided.

"Australia is a very significant market for Elbit Systems, and we are extremely proud to be selected by the AFP []Australian Federal Police] to supply these unique capabilities," said Bezhalel Machlis, president and chief executive officer of Elbit Systems. "Considered among the world's most advanced and modern police forces, the AFP's selection reflects the quality and maturity of our intelligence and analysis capabilities, in which we are a world leader with proven solutions, highly suitable for law enforcement agencies.

"We hope that additional customers will follow in selecting our advanced and cutting-edge capabilities as their preferred solution in these fields."